Bought this used a couple days ago, loaded 2 shells in the mag, cycled one in the chamber and click, nothing. Manually cycled another round in the chamber and same thing. I checked both shells and there's a real faint indentation on the primer. Next I left the mag in and with the receiver open, dropped a round in, hit the button and let it slam shut and that round fired with normal indentation on the primer. I quit after that and got on the phone with Browning and they told me to send it in but before I do that I'd like to know if anyone else has experienced this and what if anything fixed the problem. If it makes any difference, it's a 2002 model in 7mm Mag. Thanks in advance for any help with this. I'm not sure if I can track the guy down I bought it from, he lives 300 miles away and it was a "meet half way" deal. It's a beautiful gun so I'd like to keep it anyway if I can het this solved.
Might just need a thorough cleaning. _Might_ be a headspace issue, or more particularly, short ammo, but I'd clean it thoroughly first, then send it to Browning if that doesn't address the issue.
I can certainly put up a picture. My camera isn't that great but I'll get a couple of picks of the receiver later this morning if that will help.
MZ5, wouldn't you trust a local gunsmith? I live bear Hayward, WI and there's a couple good gunsmiths in the area. I've never mailed in a gun before but it seems like it would be a pain to do but if a gunsmith can't figure it out, at least I think he could help me out mailing it in.
SJardins, I could not find a local 'smith in my area for a few years that simultaneously I trusted/felt confident with, and who would agree to work on something for me in less than months to years. Happily, I have now found a gunsmith whom I trust and am happy with, and is able to work on things for me more quickly. I still think that a good, thorough cleaning may correct this issue. Nevertheless, if the gun needs mechanical help and you have a gunsmith who will work on it, I see no problem. I'd happily have my 'smith work on mine if I needed the help. I simply thought it might be more cost effective to send it to Browning.
Well, took it to a local guy and he kept it overnight and after he cleaned out everything it seems to be a lot better. I can duplicate the misfire if I let the bolt close slowly but as long as I let it slam shut, it fires ever time. I'll shoot it some more just to be sure but I don't think sending it in will be necessary at this time. Thanks for all the replies everyone.
